Subtract 70/45 from 98/14
1st number: 7 0/14, 2nd number: 1 25/45
98/14 - 70/45 is 49/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
98/14 = 98 × 45/14 × 45 = 4410/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
70/45 = 70 × 14/45 × 14 = 980/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/630 - 980/630 = 4410 - 980/630 = 3430/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/9
- In mixed form: 54/9
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